Sao Nicolau island explorer

Sao Nicolau island explorer - 7nights

Sal Sao Nicolau island explorer island desciption
This week, you'll be guided around the island visiting the green mountainous west and its coastal villages and also the lunar arid landscape of the east and its spectacular volcanic rock formations. With two free days to enjoy the pretty town of Ribeira Brava, this is a relaxing but interesting week.

 

All of our holidays are FLEXIBLE. Please do call us to discuss your requirements.

dates & prices
May
2008
Jun
2008
Jul
2008
Aug
2008
Sep
2008
Oct
2008
Nov
2008
Dec
2008
Xmas
2008
Jan
2009
Feb
2009
Mar
2009
Apr
2009
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Sao Nicolau island explorer 7nights
 
Prices are valid until 30th Sep 08 – after the 01st Oct 08 prices are given as a guide.
departs

Gatwick - Fridays (April to October only) & Mondays
Manchester - Tuesdays
Birmingham – Fridays

includes

Accommodation in twin share, en-suite rooms on a breakfast only basis, return airport transfers on Sal and Sao Nicolau, 1 x return inter-island flight per person, 2 x full day excursions on Sao Nicolau with transfers and lunch, visas, island representation and air ticket reconfirmation.

excludes

International flights (we will look for the best flight for your chosen date of departure). Meals not specified above and insurance. Additional excursions on free days.

your flights

There are lots of different international flight options to Cape Verde, so whenever we give you a flight quotation, we will quote you the cheapest and most appropriate available price.

itinerary

Day 1 Arrive Sal. Transfer to Hotel Morabeza.

You will be met in Sal airport and transferred to your hotel in Santa Maria (20 minutes).
Hotel: Hotel Morabeza Meals: N/A

Day 2 Guided Altiplano walk (6-7 hours : Grade - Medium)

This lovely long walk along the spine of Sao Nicolau gives you a great views to each side of the island. The first hour of this walk is uphill but once you are on the spine the route undulates along at quite an easy pace. The path is a mix of dirt and rock tracks and covers the barren, crater filled part of the island in contrast with the lush valleys to the west. This walk can be shortened as necessary.
Hotel: Residencial Jardim Meals: Breakfast & Lunch

Day 3 Full day tour to the east of the island including Juncalinho

This morning, you head east along the north coast of the island and the barren lunar landscape towards Juncalinho. You'll stop to see beaches where dolphins are occasionally spotted and the volcanic cliff formations.
Hotel: Residencial Jardim Meals: Breakfast & Lunch

Day 4 Free day in Ribeira Brava.

Free day to explore the pretty town of Ribeira Brava with its colourful houses and gardens wedged into the narrow valley.
Hotel: Residencial Jardim Meals: Breakfast

Day 5 Full day tour to the west of the island including Monte Gordo NP

A full day tour to the lush west of the island and the plantation covered mountains and pretty valleys. You'll also get to visit the Monte Gordo Natural Park and see some of the work being done to build walking paths and nurture the endemic vegetation.
Hotel: Residencial Jardim Meals: Breakfast & Lunch

Day 6 Free day.

Free day to explore the pretty town of Ribeira Brava with its colourful houses and gardens wedged into the narrow valley.
Hotel: Residencial Jardim Meals: Breakfast

Day 7 Fly to Sal.

Today you will be transferred to the airport (15 minutes) for your flight to Sal. On arrival you will be met and transferred to your accommodation in Santa Maria (20 minutes).
Hotel: Hotel Morabeza Meals: Breakfast

Day 8 Transfer to airport. Depart Sal.

Today you will be transferred to the airport (20 minutes) for your return/onward flight.
Meals: Breakfast

how to book
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All of our holidays are FLEXIBLE. Please do call us to discuss your requirements.

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Sao Nicolau island explorer 7nights